fridge

noun

variants or less commonly frig

Examples of fridge in a Sentence

Please put the milk in the fridge.
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Wide-mouth jars with screw-on lids for decanting pantry goods and for storing leftovers in the fridge. Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025 Put the broth in the fridge to cool completely. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025 Check the Honey Balsamic Salad Kit in your fridge before opening it—especially if someone in your household has a soy or sesame allergy. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025 Put the carton in the back of the refrigerator, which is typically cooler than the front of the fridge. Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fridge

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fridge was in 1926

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“Fridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fridge. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.

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